refresher

[ ri-fresh-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that refreshes.
2. British. a partial or interim fee paid to a lawyer during a prolonged case.
3. refresher course.

Word History and Origins

Origin of refresher¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, refresher is from the late Middle English word refressher. See refresh, -er ¹

Example Sentences

It has been confirmed refresher sessions on conduct are being carried out for new MPs but that they are typically held on a "rolling basis" to keep members of parliament in check.

From BBC

Pull up your chair for a quick civics refresher.

From Los Angeles Times

Online, one option was an interactive refresher course that couldn’t be failed — the “eLearning” session just needed to be completed.

From Los Angeles Times

The watchdog said they had identified learning for the Met Police that mainly related to its policy on visual identification of suspects and its implementation, and had recommended refresher training as part of its investigation.

From BBC

For those who need a refresher, where are we with Dan and his journey?

From Salon